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Firstly, whatever the weather conditions, please assume that the school will be open as normal. However, with variations in weather forecasts and contrasting road conditions across our large catchment area, it will always be difficult to choose the right moment to close the school. We therefore cannot guarantee that such a decision can be made in time to meet the expectations of all our families, but we will try to keep you informed as soon as possible. If the school cannot open for whatever reason; this information will be broadcast from 7.00 am on Stray FM (97.2 FM) and Radio…

School Gateway. Click the link below to go to School Gateway to make payments for school trips. This link is also used for Cashless Catering payments for school meals – minimum top up is £10. https://login.schoolgateway.com/0/auth/login For more details or in the event of any problems with payments please contact the school office on 01423 711246. The link to School Gateway has also been placed on the home page of this website on the bottom right hand side.

The Learning Support Centre (LSC) is managed by the school SENCO (Jenn Blunstone) who is supported by various teaching staff and teaching assistants. It specialises in literacy and numeracy teaching for students who are not progressing in line with expectations, lack confidence, have gaps in knowledge or specific learning needs and a specialist programme to meet their needs and enable them to make more rapid progress in core skills. The Learning Support Centre is adjoined to the school library and the teaching space can adapt to the needs of the students who may work 1:1 or in small groups using traditional teaching…

Students at Nidderdale High School have once again achieved some fantastic GCSE results. Results in the core subjects were strong with 83% of students achieving A*-C grades in English and 77% in Maths. Overall, 65% of students achieved at least 5 A*-C grades including English and Maths. Students performed well across a wide range of subjects. In 12 subject areas this lead to pass rates of at least 90% A*-C, including Biology, Chemistry and Physics, French, German and History. The school’s EBacc performance of 34% is, once again, expected to be well above national average. Many students…

The Department of Education have recently reinforced the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.” The Government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy, and these values have been reiterated by the Prime Minister. At Nidderdale High School, these values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways: Democracy Students are actively encouraged to have a voice and share their views and opinions regularly. All…

SAFEGUARDING STUDENTS 2018 Nidderdale High School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students. The school’s designated Safeguarding lead is Kath Jordan, Headteacher and the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is Anneliese Walker, Senior Pastoral Officer. In school through the curriculum and through drop down days (NICE) students develop the skills which they will need to be confident and stay safe in a range of situations, as well as to manage risk effectively, both in school and in the wider world. Vulnerable young people and their families are supported through a commitment to multi-agency, family-centred work, with school staff…

24 May 2018 Dear Parents and Students RE: North Yorkshire Data Protection – PRIVACY NOTICE We are obliged to give you this formal notice which explains what data we collect and how it is used. General Data Protection Regulations – Privacy Notice Mrs A Robertson PA to Headteacher

Nidderdale High School is, once again, celebrating excellent GCSE results, continuing their track record of success with another set of ‘best ever’ results. Overall, 70% of students achieved at least 5 A*-C grades including English and Maths. This is a 5% increase on last year’s results. Students performed well across a wide range of subjects. In 6 subject areas this led to pass rates of 100% A*-C. A further 8 subjects including EBacc subjects, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, French, German and History, recorded A*-C results of at least 85%. The school’s EBacc performance of 39% is another school record. For…

If you believe you may be eligible for financial assistance with school meals for your child you should complete the attached form and send it to The Welfare Team, CYPS, Jesmond House, 31/33 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 5QE. Your child might be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following: · Income Support · income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance · income-related Employment and Support Allowance · support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 · the guaranteed element of Pension Credit · Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and…